News + Politics
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Florida Wants to Expand “Don’t Say Gay” Law
Florida lawmakers may consider legislation to expand the state's "Don't Say Gay" law so it applies to middle schoolers.
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Ritchie Torres Calls George Santos a “Danger to Democracy”
U.S. Congressman Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) has penned an op-ed for NBC News calling fellow New York Congressman George Santos, the sole gay Republican in Congress,...
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Hospital Discriminated Against Transgender Man, Federal Court Finds
A federal judge has ruled that a Catholic hospital in Maryland discriminated against a transgender patient when it refused to perform a hysterectomy as part...
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Man in Speedo Seen in Lawmaker’s Zoom Meeting
An Arizona Democratic lawmaker came under attack from right-wing trolls after a man in a speedo and and black undershirt was seen behind him while...
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Airbnb Suspends Host Who Refused to Rent to Gay Couple
Short-term rental platform launches investigation into allegation that a host violated its nondiscrimination policy.
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Meet the Queen of ‘Miss Universe’
Anne Jakapong Jakrajutatip is the new owner of Miss Universe. She's a billionaire. A mother of two. And transgender.
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Madonna Is Going On A Career Retrospective Tour
Queen of Pop Madonna is reportedly planning a global tour for 2023 that will serve as a “career retrospective,” reports Billboard.
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Florida Man Carried Out Harassment Campaign Against Gay Neighbors
A Florida man has been arrested for allegedly harassing a gay couple who live next to him, even going so far as to menace their...
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Woman Sprays “Holy Water” on Gay Couple Outside Mexican Church
A woman in Mexico was caught on video spraying what appeared to be “holy water” on a gay couple who were hugging each other and...
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Democrats’ SANTOS Act Would Punish Candidates Who Lie About Their Resume
A pair of Democratic congressman have introduced a bill aimed at fining and punishing candidates for political office who lie about their résumés or biographies....
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Commentary: Out With the Old
The transition from 2022 to 2023 has a sickly sourness of retro aftertaste.
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New York Republicans Demand George Santos Resign
Growing chorus of Republican voices demands freshman lawmaker step down due to his alleged falsehoods and fabrications.
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7 Things to Know About Mid-Atlantic Leather Weekend
Planning to attend this year's MAL? Here are seven essential things you should be aware of ahead of 2023's event.
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Kevin McCarthy, LGBTQ Rights Opponent, Elected House Speaker
Kevin McCarthy, an opponent of LGBTQ rights during his 16 years in Congress, has been elected Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Florida County Bans Book on Gay Penguins, Citing “Don’t Say Gay” Law
A county in Florida has banned three children’s books, including one about two gay male penguins who adopt a egg, claiming that the books run...
